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  • Arrested

Richard BarnettLast Updated: January 24, 2023

Location

Gravette, Arkansas

Insurrection Related Information

  • Present at Capitol on 1/6

Litigation Details

  • Arrested in Bentonville, Arkansas
  • Status conference on Aug 24, 2021

Litigation Details

DOJ Case Number:

1:21-cr-38

Charges

  • Obstruction of an Official Proceeding;
  • Aiding and Abetting;
  • Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon;
  • Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon;
  • Entering and Remaining in Certain Rooms in the Capitol Building;
  • Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building;
  • Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building;
  • Theft of Government Property

Timeline of Litigation

  • Arrested

    Bentonville, Arkansas | January 8, 2021

  • Arraigned

    February 4, 2021 "Arraigned 2/4 where he pleaded not guilty to all counts."

  • Initial Appearance

    January 28, 2021 "Initial appearance held 1/28/21."

  • Charged

    January 29, 2021 "Indicted 1/29."

  • Status Conference

    August 24, 2021 "Further status conference set for 8/24/21 at 10 am. Defendant remains on personal recognizance bond."

Press Coverage

  • Arkansas Man Who Put His Feet on Desk in the Offices of Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breach

    Published on January 23, 2023 Read at US DOJ

  • Seven Charged in Federal Court Following Events At the United Capitol

    Published on January 13, 2021 Read at US DOJ

  • Thirteen Charged in Federal Court Following Riot at the United States Capitol

    Published on January 8, 2021 Read at US DOJ

Verified Social Media Handles

Insurrection-Related Media

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    On December 31, 2020, Barnett purchased the Zap Hike n Strike Walking Staff, pepper spray, and two way radios from a Bass Pro Shop store in Northwest, Arkansas… On January 6, 2021, Barnett posted a photo to Facebook of himself with two associates. In the photo Barnett can be seen wearing the stun device on his hip. The caption of the photo reads, “It’s time”

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    Empty packaging for a ZAP Hike n’ Strike Hiking Staff High Voltage Stun Device inside Barnett’s home, observed during a (warranted) search of Barnett’s residence on Jan. 8, 2021.

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    Barnett holding the envelope he is purported to have taken from Speaker Pelosi’s office. Image appears to be taken outside on Capitol grounds.

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    Richard Barnett in Speaker Pelosi’s office. Zoomed image shows Barnett carrying a “ZAP Hike N Strike 950,000 Volt Stun Gun Walking Stick” 

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    Richard Barnett holding the envelope in question bearing Pelosi’s signature

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    Richard Barnett in Speaker Pelosi’s office.

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